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GL54 TCO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,633 mi
Last recorded78,633 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 TCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 78,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 205/55/r16 budget (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 72,177 miles

Offside Front door check strap damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 72,131 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front door check strap damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 66,369 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 66,369 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 60,386 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 57,759 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 53,107 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 46,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 42,177 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,416 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 32,940 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 28,634 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 28,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 27,607 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 25,596 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 23,676 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 21,008 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,948 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 16,825 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 12,448 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 9,650 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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GL54 TCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL54 TCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL54 TCO registered?

GL54 TCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is GL54 TCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 TCO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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